Arsenal are the most in-form side in the Premier League at present, with 10 wins in 12 since the turn of the year having seen them up into second place. They’re still seven points adrift of league leaders Chelsea (and that’ll probably be 10 by the time the Blues get their game in hand out of the way), but it’s a run that seems to have all but assured another season’s Champions League quarterfinal exit. Hurray!
Burnley vs. Arsenal 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
On-form Arsenal travel to struggling Burnley for Saturday’s late game.
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As for Burnley, They’ve battled bravely against the drop this season with one of the weakest squads in the entire division, though it’s still not enough at present. Heading into the weekend they’re two points adrift of safety, with only Leicester City below them in the table. They need to start picking up points quickly if they’re going to avoid relegation at the first time of asking.
Key player - Danny Ings (Burnley)
Danny Ings is Burnley's top scorer this season, with the young Englishman having netted nine Premier League goals. It's not a mindblowing tally by any means, though one that has been good enough to see him linked with a string of the league's top clubs -- rumours helped along by the fact his contract is expiring in the summer. A good performance in this match could well seal a new top flight deal.
Key matchup - Alexis Sánchez vs. Kieran Trippier
Another player likely to be plying his trade in the Premier League next season, regardless of where Burnley end up, is former Manchester City trainee right-back Kieran Trippier. He's enjoying an excellent campaign, though could face his toughest test yet if he goes directly head-to-head with Arsenal's best attacker, Alexis Sánchez, in this encounter.
Burnley injuries and suspensions
Out: Dean Marney, Kevin Long (knee), Matthew Taylor (calf). In doubt: None.
Arsenal injuries and suspensions
Out: None. In doubt: Abou Diaby, Jack Wilshere (fitness), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (hamstring), Laurent Koscielny (thigh).
Burnley will be without the long-term injured trio of Dean Marney, Kevin Long and Matthew Taylor. Arsenal, meanwhile, are in the very unfamiliar position of having no certain absentees, though Abou Diaby and Jack Wilshere are likely to miss out. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Laurent Koscielny will have to pass late fitness tests to play.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. local, 12:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley, England
TV: NBC (U.S.), TSN (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Sky Go (U.K.)
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